Knott's Scary Farm Halloween Haunt: A Picture History, by Ted Dougherty

Knott's Scary Farm Halloween Haunt: A Picture History, by Ted Dougherty. 2012 first printing softcover. 195 pages, very nice condition (cover bend on the bottom of back cover).

Through a fascinating display of archival photographs (most of which have never seen the light of day) and meticulously-researched ghoulish details, author Ted Dougherty throws the switch and brings to life the forty-year history of an event that has terrified millions of helpless victims. The shrouds of mystery as to how the event became such a monster are lifted as the first book on the event demonstrates how America's First Theme Park conjured a three-day affair in 1973 and created a legacy that has gone on to influence hundreds of copycat events across the globe. Filled with over 300 photographs which unveil terrifying artwork, eerie ephemera, behind-the-scenes thrills and of course, ghoulish monsters. Foreword by Neil Patrick Harris.